Visa Accelerator Program – Africa’s 2nd Cohort Applications Now Open!
Apply for the Visa Accelerator Program in Africa! Unlock your startup’s potential with expert mentorship, cutting-edge tech, and investment opportunities.
Dive into fintech’s dynamic world, connect with industry leaders, and gain access to exclusive training modules.
Seize the chance to secure funding, forge powerful partnerships, and elevate your startup’s growth. The Visa Accelerator Program – Africa is calling for the brightest minds in fintech to join its 2nd Cohort.
This groundbreaking initiative is designed to connect Africa’s innovative startups with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities.
Application deadline: February 18, 2024. Don’t miss out!
Here’s all you need to know about this exceptional opportunity:
1. Program Requirements
If your startup team has designed a minimum viable product related to the proposed challenges or has a market-ready solution, you are the right fit for the program. The program is open to Seed to Series A startups with at least an MVP.
2. Solution Focus
Participants should be building a solution addressing one of the specified themes, including unlocking new payment flows, embedded finance, empowering merchants and SMEs, payment infrastructure enablers, and the future of finance.
3. Traction and Geography
A market-tested solution that has gained traction is crucial, along with existing operations in Africa or demonstrated commitment to expanding in the region.
4. Opportunity Areas
Explore the opportunity areas offered by the program, such as unlocking new payment flows, embedded finance, empowering merchants and SMEs, payment infrastructure enablers, the future of finance, and sustainable and inclusive finance.
Exclusive Benefits of the Visa Accelerator Program:
Knowledge and Expertise
Gain a competitive edge with a tailored program covering product design, marketing, finance, sales, and more. Receive experts’ guidance and strategic insights to accelerate your startup’s growth.
Mentorship
Access 1:1 mentoring from experts and founders in the ecosystem from Africa and beyond. Learn from the experience of others to solve your challenges.
Visa Specific Training
Benefit from exclusive Fintech and payment training modules designed by Visa. Enhance your understanding of the fintech landscape, payment ecosystem, and industry best practices.
Funding
Secure the funding you need to bring your innovative ideas to life. Showcase your startup during the Demo Day and you could be considered for an investment opportunity by Visa, Plug and Play, and our wider Venture Capital community.
Partnership Opportunities
Forge powerful partnerships that can drive your startup forward. The program aims to open doors to valuable collaboration opportunities with industry leaders, innovative companies, and strategic partners.
Product Perks
Gain access to a wide selection of product perks and discounts from over 100 vendors for a combined offer value of over $200,000, including AWS credits, mentorship, and fintech-specific training modules.
Don’t miss this chance to unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success in the dynamic world of fintech! Apply for the Visa Accelerator Program – Africa’s 2nd Cohort before the deadline on February 18, 2024.
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